Why Russia?

"The launch of our new factory in Noginsk is an important milestone for Oriflame, as the Russian market is, and will continue to be, essential for the company."

Magnus Brännström

Oriflame CEO and President

02.2015

Why Russia?

"Commissioning of the plant was the next step in the history of our investment in clinical research and scientific cooperation in this important country for us, it also strengthens our long-standing commitment to work in Russia."

Pascal Sorio

CEO of AstraZeneca

10.2015

Why Russia?

"Russia has enormous agribusiness potential; there are lots of fertile lands and the climate is favourable for cultivating cereals. We are observing excellent growth prospects in the Russian agricultural sector and we will consider new projects in your country."

Thomas Fuertes

President and co-owner of Grupo Fuertes

10.2014

Why Russia?

"Russia is one of the priority markets for IPSEN. We pay great attention to the development of our business in the country."

Marc de Garidel

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, IPSEN

06.2016

Why Russia?

"We contribute a lot to the Russian business sector. Our client base in Russia is very loyal. The Russians are fond of sports and have always been good at athletic competitions. That is why this market is extremely important for us and we will invest in it."

Herbert Hainer

CEO of АDIDAS GROUP

11.2014

Why Russia?

"We have a long-term strategy in Russia, and it has always been that way. This year marks 25 years of working in Russia. Our investments have been successful, although we have encountered difficulties at times. However, as a whole it has been good for the company. Russia is a tough but good place to do business. I wouldn’t rule out the possibility of additional investment in Russia by BP."

Robert Dudley

BP CEO

04.2015

Why Russia?

"I’m extremely happy to be in Russia. We have 22 factories around the world and employ 13,000 people. Now we will produce 1000 machine tools in Ulyanovsk. We would also like to develop a new machine tool in the region. Crises come and go. Despite the current economic difficulties, our management has said: ‘we are moving full steam ahead."

Christian Thönes

Member of the Executive Board at DMG Mori Seiki

06.2015

Why Russia?

"Russia is an important partner for Valio. We have been present there for over 100 years and will be excited to continue our development in the Russian market. "

Mika Koskinen

Member of Valio Board of Directors

03.2016

Why Russia?

"We will develop our production in this country because we have a great interest in the Russian market. We are going to produce different kinds of home appliances and we hope that we will be able to develop our production and promote our products in Europe on the basis of this industrial complex. "

Liang Haishan

Haier Corporation President

03.2016

Why Russia?

"We have been working in Russia for a long time. We have always been committed to this market and still intend to remain players on it and meet the demands of our consumers."

Victoria Mars

Mars Inc CEO

03.2015

Why Russia?

"Russia is a very important market. And for us it is a market that is very promising. We look at markets around the world, we look at areas and countries where we can invest sustainably in the long-run. Today we have a focus on Russia."

Khaldoon Khalifa Al-Mubarak

CEO and Managing Director of Mubadala Development Company

05.2014

Why Russia?

"We are firmly convinced that this key market will develop positively and now we are able to serve this market even better."

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ZF FRIEDRICHSHAEFEN AG

ZF Chief Executive Officer Stefan Sommer

01.2014

Why Russia?

"We reaffirm our commitment to the projects being implemented in Russia, and the $100 million in investment that we are making in the project to produce the Ford Transit is proof of this. Even in difficult economic times, Russia remains one of the largest European automobile markets."

Ted Cannis

Ford Sollers President

04.2015

Why Russia?

"We continue to support your country in modernisation, which is another aspect of maintaining trust and partnership between our company and Russia. This is proceeding in consideration of the current economic situation. But our relations are already 160 years old, and the political situation has changed many times during this period. Let the politicians conduct their own business."

Siegfried Russwurm

Member of the Management Board of Siemens AG

06.2015

Why Russia?

"Our investment reflects very clearly our great confidence in Russia and our long-term commitment to this very important market."

INDRA NOOYI

PepsiCo's chairman and chief executive

Why Russia?

"I believe it is now a suitable, good time [to invest in Russia]. Late in 2014, we had a certain slump in our Russian business because of the drop in the value of the rouble. But this is normal. Every business has its ups and downs. When you are down, you need to work very hard, and when business is good, you can reap benefits. I am quite optimistic."

Jack Ma

Founder of Alibaba Group

06.2015

Why Russia?

"We came to the Russian market more than 20 years ago, and hope our business here will continue for many years to come. "

Emmanuel Faber

Danone CEO

01.2015

Why Russia?

"Russia is set to become one of the world's leading automotive nations and the Volkswagen Group will be involved in shaping this successful future as a reliable partner."

PROF. DR. MARTIN WINTERKORN

Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG

Why Russia?

"Sika views Russia as one of the most important markets and constantly invests in the construction of new facilities, the localisation of the raw materials base and the development of a scientific research centre."

Jan Jenisch

President of Sika AG

12.2015

Why Russia?

"We have acquired a very large industrial complex in Samara. This is Schneider Electric’s largest production site in the world. We have also acquired an enterprise in Yekaterinburg. We have already built several plants from the ground up and recently began construction on a transformer plant in Samara. The company’s strategy is to manufacture all the equipment in Russia that is sold here."

Jean-Pascal Tricoire

Schneider Electric CEO

07.2015

Why Russia?

"Russia is a very attractive market for Bosch. We entered this market 110 years ago. Today we have over 3 000 employees here. We produce and sell a wide range of products in Russia. We plan to invest more."

UWE RASCHKE

Member of the Board of Management of Robert Bosch GmbH (Chief executive for Europe, Middle East, Africa)

Why Russia?

"Russia is one of the largest countries in Zone Europe, Middle East, North Africa and a big contributor to its results. We believe in Russia’s long-term potential and will continue to develop business here, the country, where we first came more than 140 years ago."